Vikings poised for Super Bowl run amid Miami test
UPI sports editor notes a high Vikings mood as they face the Dolphins in Rice Stadium, with focus on a fierce front four and a Maybesuper-bowl pull. Recounts past clashes including 1972 Vikings Dolphins and a KC win over Minnesota, plus praise for coach Don Shula and the Lombardi Trophy.
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Suns Trounced On Road Trip Through Midwest
The Phoenix Suns dropped three straight on a Midwest swing. A 120-116 overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls in Chicago followed losses to the Kansas City Kings in Kansas City and the Milwaukee Bucks in Milwaukee. Keith Erickson tied the game at 107-107 with seconds left, then Chicago pulled away in OT. In other NBA action, Capital edged Milwaukee 90-88, Buffalo beat Atlanta 117-109, Los Angeles defeated Kansas City Omaha 109-105, Portland beat Golden State 106-105, and Seattle narrowly won over Houston 91-90.
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Colleges Or Pros Which Delivers Peak NFL Style Or College Flair
Notre Dames Sugar Bowl victory and standout college performances sparked a debate on whether college football offers more excitement than the Super Bowl era pros. Veterans like George Blanda argued college play is livelier, while pros emphasize execution and field goal precision.
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Nicklaus predicts bright future for Johnny Miller
Pebble Beach, California AP Jack Nicklaus sees a bright future for Johnny Miller as Miller leads the Bing Crosby Pro Am with an eight under par 208 after three rounds. Grier Jones contends for second as Rod Funseth Tom Kite Bruce Summerhays and John Jacobs sit at 214. Gary McCord’s 80 ruins his chances while Nicklaus posts 218.
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Dolphins welcome amid royal reception for Super Bowl teams
About 400 fans greeted the Miami Dolphins upon arrival in Houston for Super Bowl VIII, while roughly 250 cheered the Minnesota Vikings later at Hobby Airport. The teams planned practice shifts at Rice Stadium or local fields as security kept crowds behind fences. Mercury Morris noted the excitement of this special buildup. Howard Twilly Sr of Houston said he would not move from his spot despite airport security, proudly signaling his son’s NFL presence.
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Crusaders rout Blazers 11 3 to close gap on New England
Cleveland Crusaders roared past Vancouver 11 3 as nine Crusaders scored and George Gardner yielded the goals. Coach Bill Needham praised the effort while Gerry Cheevers again backstopped the win, keeping Cleveland within five points of first place in the WHA East Division amid a six game road trip ahead.
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North Stars face tough season after 9 6 loss to Red Wings
Associated Press reports Minnesota coach Parker MacDonald jokes about cutting goals against as the North Stars slip to fifth in the NHL West after a 9-6 defeat by Detroit. Detroit stars Marcel Dionne, Red Berenson and Mickey Redmond each scored twice. Other NHL results include Rangers over Atlanta and Chicago routing California. World Hockey Association scores also noted.
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